atrápalos
/atɾapalos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get them" is translated into Spanish as atrápalos.
This phrase is an imperative used to tell someone to capture or seize people or animals.
Which one should you use?
You can use Agárralos or Consíguelos informally or Consígalos in formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the people or animals being referred to are all female, you must use the form atrápalas instead of atrápalos.
How do you pronounce it?
/atɾapalos/
Did you know?
- While atrápalos is a command, the related noun trampa is used in Spanish to describe both a physical trap and the act of cheating in a game.
- Depending on the region, agárralos can range from a neutral command to a very aggressive shout, as the verb agarrar is perceived as more violent than atrapar in some countries.
- While atrápalos is the standard translation, in some Caribbean dialects, people might use the slang term píllalos to mean 'get them' or 'catch them' in the act of doing something sneaky.
Examples in context
- Por favor, obténgalos antes de la reunión.Please get them before the meeting.
- ¡Ve y consíguelos ahora!Go and get them now!
- No lo pienses mucho, simplemente agárralos.Don't think too much, just get them.
- ¡Atrápalos antes de que escapen!Get them before they escape!
- Los gatos están en el jardín, ¡atrápalos!The cats are in the garden, get them!
- Si ves a los ladrones, ¡atrápalos!If you see the thieves, get them!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are watching stray puppies running in a park.
- Alejandro¡Mira esos cachorros, Elena!Look at those puppies, Elena!
- Elena¡Son muy rápidos!They are very fast!
- Alejandro¡Atrápalos ahora!Get them now!
- Elena¡Voy por ellos!I'm going for them!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
